Shared perspectives
A good shirt story starts with a detail
You do not need a rare collection to have something worth sharing. Start with what you remember, and be precise about what you know.
Not every shirt story begins with a famous match. Sometimes it begins with the feel of a collar, the colour of a sleeve or a photograph you had forgotten you kept.
Choose one moment
A small, specific memory often gives a reader more to connect with than a complete list of shirts. Think about where you were, which detail you noticed and why you still return to it.
You can write from the perspective of a supporter, a collector or someone simply interested in design. There is no requirement to own an unusual shirt or to have followed a club for a particular length of time.
Separate memory from a reference
Personal memories and dated references do different jobs. Tell the reader when you are describing how something felt, and when you are relying on a photograph, programme or other source. It is fine to say that you do not remember a detail precisely.
Give photographs a clear context
If you would like to contribute an image, explain who took it and whether you have permission to share it. Include a preferred credit and avoid sending photographs that reveal someone else’s private information.
A few paragraphs and a clear connection to a shirt, season or design are enough to begin. Visit Share a story to prepare an email to the journal.